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Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn can generally be credited with the creation of the principles of Enlightenment music. His work heavily influenced later artists of the period, with his changes to musical dynamics and scoring
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Beethoven's 5th Symphony
The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804–1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music, and one of the most frequently played symphonies.
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Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G Minor
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, KV. 550 was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1788. It is sometimes referred to as the "Great G minor symphony," to distinguish it from the "Little G minor symphony," No. 25. The two are the only extant minor key symphonies Mozart wrote.
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Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations, and vocal music such as the St Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor.
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Saint Francis in Meditation
Saint Francis in Meditation, c. 1631–1640, National Gallery: Zurbarán’s painting of Saint Francis of Assisi is notable for its use of chiaroscuro, or high contrast between light and dark.
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Ecstasy of St. Theresa
Ecstasy of St. Theresa by Bernini: Bernini was the most prominent sculptor of the Baroque period.
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Oath of the Horatii
Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David, 1784: David was an extremely influential figure in the Neoclassical movement. His strong use of line, balance, and geometry suited the movement’s ideals of order and austerity.
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Et in Arcadia Ergo
Et in Arcadia Ergo by Nicholas Poussin, c. 1630s: Poussin came to define Neoclassical artwork with work that favored line over color and a rather stark lack of frivolity.
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